Course information
Applied Sciences
Rooks Heath School - Harrow
02084224675
Eastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9AH
Course summary

Who is the course for? Designed for learners who are interested in learning about the sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in applied science. To be taken as part of a program of study that includes other appropriate BTEC National or A levels. What can it lead to? National Extended Certificate 360 GLH is equivalent to 1 A level After the completion of the course, learners can follow the university route or higher national route What will I Study? National Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 A level consists of 4 units altogether. It consists of 3 mandatory units and one optional. Of these 2 are assessed externally and the other two are internally assessed. Which skills will I acquire? Cognitive, composing and problem-solving skills, as well as interpersonal skills.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (or grade C and above) including either Mathematics grade 4 and/or English Language grade 4. You need at least a grade 3 in GCSE Mathematics to study any Level 3 subject A minimum of grades 44 in GCSE Combined Science or a Pass at BTEC Level 2 Science

How you'll be assessed

Two Units consist of an external written exam set and marked by Pearson/Edexcel. Assignments for both mandatory and optional units are internally marked and externally verified by Pearson. Assignments will be graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHarrow
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressEastcote Lane, South Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9AH